Hypocracy!

[Alikado]

Now Boots has said that it will start to ask shoppers what they have come to buy before granting entry in some stores, in a bid to crack down on those out solely to browse items like hair dye and cosmetics.

Surely if that is how they view things the shelves should have been emptied, but no they are too greedy.



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[Toodles McGinty]

Now Boots has said that it will start to ask shoppers what they have come to buy before granting entry in some stores, in a bid to crack down on those out solely to browse items like hair dye and cosmetics.

Surely if that is how they view things the shelves should have been emptied, but no they are too greedy.



https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...tores-18049854

Superdrug has been doing that for a while.

My sister was there recently when a member of staff stopped two teenage girls at the door. When asked what they wanted, they replied 'Make up'. When she refused to let them in, they said '++++ off, we'll go to +++++++ Morrisons, then'.

So if you want to go in Superdrug, don't say it's for make up.

[Lamparilla]

Under the guise of being socially responsible, it's a ploy to reduce staff numbers.

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Under the guise of being socially responsible, it's a ploy to reduce staff numbers.

I was wondering about that. Many places have been laying off staff - not just cafes, hotels and pubs.

[silver fox]

Superdrug has been doing that for a while.

My sister was there recently when a member of staff stopped two teenage girls at the door. When asked what they wanted, they replied 'Make up'. When she refused to let them in, they said '++++ off, we'll go to +++++++ Morrisons, then'.

So if you want to go in Superdrug, don't say it's for make up.

Is it just me who would find the reaction of the teenagers totally obnoxious?

[Toodles McGinty]

Is it just me who would find the reaction of the teenagers totally obnoxious?

I find most teenagers totally obnoxious. Particularly those feral ones that roam this town in gangs.

[sandGroundZero]

Toodles McGinty:

"I find most teenagers totally obnoxious. Particularly those feral ones that roam this town in gangs."

Please forgive me, if this is an overly intrusive question, but: 'What kind of teenager were you?'

My experience (going back a bit and for what it's worth) that adults' perennial head shaking was much as it is now — and perhaps, always has been. Not of course, that all young people are equally troublesome. But given the behaviour of a cross-section of adults /parents …? Having said that, perhaps it is a feature of an evident decline in deference that you observe. If I'm not mistaken, you McGinty, have expressed some disdain more generally at the loutish, irresponsible or generally disagreeable behaviour among our neighbours; have you not?

Sad to say it, but I fear it is a common feature of advancing age.

[Nick2]

Toodles McGinty:

"I find most teenagers totally obnoxious. Particularly those feral ones that roam this town in gangs."

Please forgive me, if this is an overly intrusive question, but: 'What kind of teenager were you?'

My experience (going back a bit and for what it's worth) that adults' perennial head shaking was much as it is now — and perhaps, always has been. Not of course, that all young people are equally troublesome. But given the behaviour of a cross-section of adults /parents …? Having said that, perhaps it is a feature of an evident decline in deference that you observe. If I'm not mistaken, you McGinty, have expressed some disdain more generally at the loutish, irresponsible or generally disagreeable behaviour among our neighbours; have you not?

Sad to say it, but I fear it is a common feature of advancing age.

Doesn't the "Reply with Quote" work on your device??

[silver fox]

Toodles McGinty:

"I find most teenagers totally obnoxious. Particularly those feral ones that roam this town in gangs."

Please forgive me, if this is an overly intrusive question, but: 'What kind of teenager were you?'

My experience (going back a bit and for what it's worth) that adults' perennial head shaking was much as it is now — and perhaps, always has been. Not of course, that all young people are equally troublesome. But given the behaviour of a cross-section of adults /parents …? Having said that, perhaps it is a feature of an evident decline in deference that you observe. If I'm not mistaken, you McGinty, have expressed some disdain more generally at the loutish, irresponsible or generally disagreeable behaviour among our neighbours; have you not?

Sad to say it, but I fear it is a common feature of advancing age.

Teenagers are by nature self centred and rebellious, but there is no need for abuse of someone just doing their job and yes I do accept there are also plenty of "alleged" adults who are far from pleasant.

Deference does not come into it, certainly, personally I don't voluntarily defer to any-one because of supposed position, but there is no need to react like a petulant 2 year old.

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Now Boots has said that it will start to ask shoppers what they have come to buy before granting entry in some stores, in a bid to crack down on those out solely to browse items like hair dye and cosmetics.

Surely if that is how they view things the shelves should have been emptied, but no they are too greedy.



https://www.manchestereveningnews.co...tores-18049854

I was under the impression that Boots, Superdrug etc., have only the pharmacies open.

[Lamparilla]

I was under the impression that Boots, Superdrug etc., have only the pharmacies open.

Wilko is fully open and they don't even have a pharmacy. Bodycare has a bigger range of medicines and they are closed. Lathams make and sell bread and have shut down production. .

[gsgsgs]

Wilko is fully open and they don't even have a pharmacy. Bodycare has a bigger range of medicines and they are closed. Lathams make and sell bread and have shut down production. .

It is puzzling which shops can stay open, I work in retail and have closed as we aren't classed as essential but we sell plumbing, electrical, building items things you may need.

The issue is with shops still selling everything not just essential items, I know from the company I work for stock is in category's allowing different promotions to be switched on/off, this is also used for product recalls, if an item is scanned and is subject to recall a till prompt comes up and you refuse the sale, it would be very simple to block all non essential categories from sale.

I have a friend still working for a local retailer classed as essential and they tell me it is a free for all on products, and the owner is rubbing his hands in glee as they've never been so busy!

[Lamparilla]

It is puzzling which shops can stay open, I work in retail and have closed as we aren't classed as essential but we sell plumbing, electrical, building items things you may need.

The issue is with shops still selling everything not just essential items, I know from the company I work for stock is in category's allowing different promotions to be switched on/off, this is also used for product recalls, if an item is scanned and is subject to recall a till prompt comes up and you refuse the sale, it would be very simple to block all non essential categories from sale.

I have a friend still working for a local retailer classed as essential and they tell me it is a free for all on products, and the owner is rubbing his hands in glee as they've never been so busy!

I don't think it's a case of which shops can stay open, more a case of those who have chosen to close, like Lathams, even though they make essential foods.

As for refusing the sale, this puts shop staff in a very difficult position, particularly when faced with aggressive yobs. Perhaps the police might show more of an interest, as opposed to flying drones over remote areas trying to catch people out for a walk.

Having said that, if one is out for a weekly grocery shop, I can't really see the harm in adding a couple of Easter eggs to your trolley. They are not an 'essential' food (neither are biscuits, cakes etc etc), but they can help parents keep children happy in what must be a stressful time for them.

It all boils down to the government advice not being specific enough.

[Alikado]

I don't think it's a case of which shops can stay open, more a case of those who have chosen to close, like Lathams, even though they make essential foods.

As for refusing the sale, this puts shop staff in a very difficult position, particularly when faced with aggressive yobs. Perhaps the police might show more of an interest, as opposed to flying drones over remote areas trying to catch people out for a walk.

Having said that, if one is out for a weekly grocery shop, I can't really see the harm in adding a couple of Easter eggs to your trolley. They are not an 'essential' food (neither are biscuits, cakes etc etc), but they can help parents keep children happy in what must be a stressful time for them.

It all boils down to the government advice not being specific enough.

Businesses if given dispensation to remain open should remain open, those that have decided to close without good reason should not benefit from Government Aid, they are in fact making things worse by increasing travel.
No items on display in a shop should be refused, the area of the shop should be blocked off or the items removed from display.

[Lamparilla]

Businesses if given dispensation to remain open should remain open, those that have decided to close without good reason should not benefit from Government Aid, they are in fact making things worse by increasing travel.
No items on display in a shop should be refused, the area of the shop should be blocked off or the items removed from display.

I totally agree with this, but I don't see how they can force shops selling essential food items to remain open.